Streamer Arrested Following Adin Ross’s $70K Hurricane Challenge Controversy

Streamer Adin Ross has sparked controversy after a $70,000 survival challenge resulted in the arrest of fellow Kick streamer Shaun Sharkey, also known as Shoovy. The 18-year-old was apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly breaking into an apartment building in pursuit of the hurricane as part of the challenge. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the charges of burglary and resisting an officer, with a bond set at $1,000 for the latter charge.

Adin Ross had promised a substantial prize to live streamers on the platform Kick, urging them to chase Hurricane Milton. While Sharkey claimed the apartment belonged to a friend, his live broadcast showed him with a screwdriver, entering the premises. The live stream later depicted the chaotic scene of his arrest, during which officers were heard instructing him to descend from a stairwell.

Sharkey defended his actions on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. “It’s my friend’s condo, dumbass,” he wrote in response to videos circulating online that accused him of breaking and entering. In another post, Ross clarified that the prize money was intended for two specific streamers, emphasizing that safety should be the priority.

Sharkey’s previous interactions with Ross include a public feud earlier this year, where he accused Ross of not paying him for a streaming dare. Sharkey reported receiving the due amount four months later. This recent stunt adds to the ongoing tension between the streamers, highlighting the risks involved in such online challenges.

Another streamer, Mike Smalls Jr., found himself in the hurricane’s path during a live stream, equipped with only an air mattress, ramen, and an umbrella. Ross reportedly advised him to evacuate for his own safety. In contrast, Ross awarded Lieutenant Dan, another figure associated with the streaming community, a $100,000 boat along with a streaming deal.

The unfolding events have prompted discussions about the responsibility and consequences faced by influencers when promoting potentially hazardous activities online. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has not provided further comments on the situation.